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Sanju Samson shines with 57 runs in second T20I against Afghanistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Sanju Samson shines with 57 runs in second T20I against Afghanistan

Summary

Sanju Samson delivered a standout performance in the second T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 15, scoring 57 runs off 22 balls. India restricted Afghanistan to 159 runs in their innings. This match is crucial for Samson, as he needed a strong showing with competition for his spot and upcoming Asian Games., he also surpassed 1,000 runs as an opener in T20Is, becoming the fifth Indian to achieve this milestone.

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By the Numbers

•Sanju Samson scored 57 runs off 22 balls in the second T20I.
•India limited Afghanistan to 159 runs in their innings.
•Samson has now crossed 1,000 T20I runs as an opener.
•This performance comes after his inconsistent start to the series.
•The match is part of the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan.

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10:18 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Sanju Samson joins Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul in India's elite club

What they're saying

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The Kerala batter was a key player in India's T20 World Cup triumph, but his form has been inconsistent since then. He had scored only 33 runs in four innings before the Afghanistan series. With youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also pushing for a place, Samson needed a strong performance. The upcoming Asian Games also added to the importance of his form.
— Yahoo Sports

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